On Sunday, Nadeem the record-holder of a monster throw of 92.97 meters was welcomed with a water cannon salute and a hero’s reception from thousands of jubilant fans upon his arrival in Lahore. His family, including his father greet the Javelin champion with pride.
“Long Live Arshad”
Chants of “Long Live Arshad Nadeem! Long Live Pakistan!” echoed through the air.
The celebrations continued with a victory parade through the city, where Nadeem waved to cheering supporters from an open-top bus.
Approximately 150 security personnel, accompanied by an elite convoy, throughout the festivities were there for his safety.
In recognition of his historic achievement, the Punjab and Sindh government announced a reward of 150 million for him.
President Asif Ali Zardari declared that Nadeem would be honored with Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award, the Hilal-i-Imtiaz, further cementing his legacy in the nation’s history.
Paris Olympic 2024:
Javelin Champion, Arshad Nadeem in a stunning turn of events on Friday, August 9, astonished everyone, including Neeraj Chopra, with a remarkable javelin throw of 92.97 meters, earning him the gold medal and etching his name in history as Pakistan’s first-ever individual Olympic gold medalist.
Nadeem overshadowed the much-anticipated performance of Chopra, the current Olympic champion from Tokyo, despite not being considered the top contender.
Chopra’s struggles with injuries and inability to break the 90-meter barrier, Nadeem delivered two outstanding throws exceeding 90 meters in his five attempts.
His second attempt shattered the previous Olympic record of 90.57 meters, set by Norway’s Andreas Thorkildsen at the 2008 Beijing Games. This achievement marked a monumental moment for Pakistan, securing its first Olympic medal since the 1992 Barcelona Games.
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